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42 Downs Avenue, Eastbourne, BN20 8TW

UPRN:100060006737Semi-Detached House3 bedsBuilt 1930-1949
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: D (68)
Data freshness:Listing· 2mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-03T04:00:02.159536+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:05:15.049171+00:00)Ownership· 1mo agoOwnership: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T16:06:48.396805+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T05:00:30.533230+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refreshCouncil Tax· 4mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-03T07:41:16.386402+00:00)
42 Downs Avenue, Eastbourne, BN20 8TW

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
9 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£325,000
£308k - £341kHigh
Estimate
£325k
Range
£308k – £341k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,200
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,200
Yield
4.43%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

42 Downs Avenue earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 64/100. Investment score 54/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (44/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
64/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
54/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
33/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
44/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 16Bike 37
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£325,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,200
Gross Yield4.43%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-0.9%
5y Growth+0.6%
10y Growth+2.4%
Last Sold Price£259,000 (2021-05-28)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0BN20 8TW
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 260549
    T2 Ash: Fell smaller stem, reduce main stem to 12m and lateral reduction to 3m, T3 Ash: reduce height to 14m and lateral reduction to3m, T4 Ash: reduce height to 16m and lateral reduction to 2m, T5 Ash: fell to ground level
    Approved
  • 260535
    Removal of existing garage, erection of home office and alterations toexisting rear boundary fence
    Approved
  • 260521
    T1 Ash: Reduce Crown height and lateral branches by 1.5m maximum
    Approved
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership75.1%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2021-05-28
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
6 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£31,199
Population Density-
Owner Occupied51%
Age Distribution
0-15 26%16-64 60%65+ 14%
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Schools Nearby

  • Ocklynge Junior School
    0.3 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Pashley Down Infant School
    0.5 mi
    Good
  • The South Downs School
    0.5 mi

    Inspected as The South Downs Community Special School (URN 114692) on 25 Jun 2014

  • The Cavendish School
    0.6 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

3 of 9 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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  • 23 Downs Avenue
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    £300k
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  • 28 Downs Avenue
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    £260k
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